The Best of Northern France: Paris and Normandy
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Overview
Highlights
- Walking is the best way to get to know a new place
- I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge, so I’m always ready to spend the day on the move
- Whether it’s public transit, city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game
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Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m.
Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions. ...
Use Paris Metro; walking up/down stairs in the metro as elevators/escalators are not always available at each station; metro stairs have railings; standing for up to 15 minutes at a time in the metro when seats are not available; total time traveling on metro approxim...
Getting on/off motorcoach; walking on cobblestone streets for up to 3 miles throughout the day; standing for up to 2 hours during museum visits on even ground. Use Paris Metro; walking up/down stairs in the metro as elevators/escalators are not always available at eac...
Getting on/off motorcoach; driving approximately for 3.5 hours (about 180 miles, 290 km) from Paris to Bayeux with stops along the way; walking up to 3 miles throughout the day; standing for up to 1 hour at each visit; even and uneven ground; there are some steps at t...
Getting on/off motorcoach; driving 1.5 hours total, about 50 miles. Walking up to 3 miles throughout the day; standing for up to 2 hours; even and uneven terrain.
We will take the motorcoach to Arromanches. Upon arrival here, we will meet a local expert, who wil...
Getting on/off motorcoach; driving up to 4 hours (about 150 miles, 240 km) round trip from Bayeux to Mont St. Michel. Walking up to 3 miles; inclined terrain at Mont St. Michel; cobblestone streets; standing up to 2 hours at a time on uneven ground.
We will depa...
Getting on/off motorcoach; driving approximately for 3.5 hours (about 180 miles, 290 km) from Bayeux to Paris with stops along the way. Walking up to 3 miles and standing for up to 2 hours on even and uneven ground.
We will leave via motorcoach to enjoy the uniq...
Hotel check-out 12:00 Noon. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.
If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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- Number of Lunch: 5
- Number of Dinner: 2
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